Thomasville Lift Station 100 SoW 2022 09 20 (2).pdf

Construct Sewage Lift Station Thomasville, GA

STATEMENT OF

WORK

Construct Sewage Lift Station

436 Pinetree Boulevard Thomasville, Georgia

October 24, 2022

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

Project Name: Construct Sewage Lift Station

Region: GSA Southeast Sunbelt Region 4

Location: 436 Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville, GA 31792

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This work to be performed under this contract involves the construction of a new lift station to be located at the FEMA Complex in Thomasville, GA. Currently, the FEMA complex has a tie-in to an adjacent property’s (Southwest State Hospital Campus) privately owned lift station, which also serves a nearby juvenile detention center. The intent of this project is to establish a new lift station on Government property that shall tie into the city/county sewer main. Consult the provided A/E design package for additional details and description.

Project Manager and contact for this project is:

Devan Hall E: devan.hall@gsa.gov P: 478-877-0680

Building Manager Robert Howell E: Robert.howell@gsa.gov P: 850-228-7046

A. COMPLETION TIMEFRAME AND SCHEDULE

1. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days of notice to proceed. Provide an overall project delivery schedule addressing all phases of construction. Project to be 100% completed within 14 days of substantial completion.

B. NOTICES TO PROCEED

The Contractor may not proceed or initiate any work prior to receipt of an original notice to proceed. Any work done without being directed to do so by the Project Manager shall be at the mailto:devan.hall@gsa.gov mailto:Robert.howell@gsa.gov

Contractor's own risk.

C. GENERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Plan

a. The Contractor’s contractual responsibility is to GSA only and not to tenant agencies or local community interests where the project is located. The Contractor shall direct all tenant agencies and local community interests questions and requests to the GSA Project Manager. Prior to contacting any parties other than GSA regional personnel, the Contractor shall confirm all meeting and/or communications with the GSA Project Manager.

b. All presentations outside of GSA must be first approved by GSA.

Project Schedules

a. The Contractor shall develop and submit a project schedule for review by the GSA Building Management team.

c. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the schedule throughout the course of the project. The Contractor shall update the schedule as needed for any changes in the project and shall allow sufficient time for the review of submittals by all parties. The Contractor shall notify the GSA Project Manager immediately if schedule slippage is expected.

Project Progress Meetings/Presentations

a. Construction meetings between Contractor and Government representatives will be held to resolve any outstanding issues in design or construction as necessary and/or requested.

Protection

a. Traffic Control

1) Where pedestrian safety is endangered near the area of work, use traffic barricades.

2) The contractor shall insure that pedestrian to and from all building exits are maintained.

b. Existing Facilities

Do not disturb existing structures beyond the extent specified or necessary. Ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported, and place and secure bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas.

Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

c. Utility Service Protect against damage and maintain existing utilities and services supporting the MER’s building. Provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas.

d. Protection of Personnel Before, during and after performance of the work, the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the work area and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the work site.

D. PROPOSAL

a. The State of Georgia Licensed General Contractor, Unlimited Tier, must provide a

Masterformat Level IV breakdown of all costs. This includes work that will be self-performed or subcontracted.

· Quantities, material, and labor must be provided for each line item

· No lump sum prices will be accepted

· General Contractor must provide a breakdown of all Per Diem expenses to include total number of employees and total number of days for all self-performed and subcontracted work

b. General Contractor and all subcontractors will not be allowed to charge Overhead and Profit on Per Diem

c. Failure to submit pricing in this format will lead to delays or disqualification.

E. UTILITY OUTAGES

Any required utility outages shall be requested a minimum of seven (7) calendar days in advance of the desired outage date. Submit outage requests to the building manager at the MERS Building in Thomasville GA.

F. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES

1. All reasonable quantities of government-provided electricity and water shall be made available to the contractor without charge. The contractor shall not tamper with, connect or access any Government communication facility, equipment or cable without express written consent from the Contracting Officer. Any temporary connections or lines that may be required shall be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at his expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall remove all temporary connections and lines prior to final acceptance of the construction.

2. The Contractor will be given access to service the loading dock to assist with transfer of materials and equipment to the work area and shall coordinate with the building manager on a daily basis regarding usage to insure that operations of building occupants are not adversely impacted.

G. PROHIBITED USE

1. Contractor employees may use toilet facilities in the building the Building Manager shall dictate the toilets available.

2. On-site parking for Contractor employees is available. The Contractor must request approval from the building manager on spaces/area available for parking.

3. On-site ground-level materials storage is available on site for the duration of the project.

Coordinate the storage of materials with FEMA Security.

4. No photos of the building, work area, and completion shall be taken. The exception “may” be punch list items that are specific to the work and are approved by the Project Manager.

H. BURNING

The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

I. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

Any demolition or removal of building components required for completion of the work shall be completed in a safe manner and in accordance with local codes. All debris from this project must be removed daily.

J. BUILDING OCCUPATION DURING CONSTRUCTION

The building will remain fully occupied by GSA and GSA tenants during the entire construction period. Cooperate with the Building Manager during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with day- to-day operations of building occupants. Comply with all guidance in the Noise Management paragraphs of this Statement of Work. Maintain existing exits unless authorized by GSA.

K. WORK HOURS FOR ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION

1. The normal work hours for the performance of all work under this contract will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workdays will be Monday through Friday, with Federal holidays excluded.

Work which disrupts the operations of building occupants or causes them unreasonable discomfort shall be performed outside of normal work hours. The Contractor must identify and execute these requirements at no additional cost to the Government. At minimum, the Contractor shall comply with the criteria specified in the following paragraph entitled Noise Management.

2. Alternate work hours and workdays require written permission of the Contracting Officer and Building Manager. The contractor must submit a written request for permission to work outside of normal work hours and workdays to the Contracting Officer at least three (3) working days in advance of the date when the contractor desires to deviate from the normal hours and days. Permission to deviate will be predicated on complete justification for the request after due consideration to a larger work force and more equipment during normal hours, and providing the contractor defrays the additional costs to the Government including, but not limited to, inspection computed in accordance with existing Government regulations.

L. NOISE MANAGEMENT

1. Noise Control: Perform construction and repair operations to minimize noise. Work which exceeds 80dB for more than 3 minutes in any hour, 70 dB for more than 12 minutes in any hour, or 65 dB for any longer duration in any hour when measured at any occupied location must be performed outside of normal working hours.

2. In the event the existing local ambient noise level exceeds the maximum allowable receiving noise level (dB), the noise level from construction operations shall be adjusted by a maximum 5 additional dB above the local ambient.

3. Provide equipment, sound-deadening devices, and take noise abatement measures that are necessary for compliance.

4. When compliance with these criteria is in question, the Contractor shall monitor noise produced from applicable construction operations in accordance with ASTM E1780.

M. FIRE PROTECTION/LIFE SAFETY DESIGN and WORK REQUIREMENTS

Fire protection and life safety design requirements must comply with GSA’s current edition of PBS- P100, Chapter 7. As provided in PBS-P100 Chapter 7; for Means of Egress Code Requirements, NFPA 101 is the primary applicable standard. In cases where NFPA is silent on an issue regarding Means of Egress, and the International Building Code (IBC) addresses the issue, the IBC requirement will apply.

All Engineering and Design Documents, and all Construction Work shall be in accordance with the current Edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its adopted Codes and Standards.

1. The Contractor must notify the GSA Building Manager and GSA Project Manager of any after-hours work and testing that needs to take place during construction and must schedule such work or testing with the GSA Building Manager with a minimum of three weeks’ notice. All costs associated with any after-hours work and testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Any pipe, conduit, or other penetrations through Fire Rated or Smoke Tight Barriers and Floor Slabs are to be Fire-Stopped with a UL Listed and Approved Fire Stop Assembly or Product in accordance with the current edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its currently adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC). This is to be done throughout all areas and rooms affected by this project.

3. Any Existing pipe, conduit, or other Existing Penetrations through Fire Rated or Smoke Tight Barriers and Floor Slabs are to be Fire-Stopped with a UL Listed and Approved Fire Stop Assembly or Product in accordance with the current edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its currently adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC). This is to be done throughout all areas and rooms affected by this project.

4. Any Duct Penetrations through Fire Rated or Smoke Tight Barriers and Floor Slabs are to be protected with UL Listed or FM Approved Opening Protection (such as listed Fire Smoke Dampers) (if not already provided) in accordance with the current edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its currently adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC). This is to be done throughout all areas and rooms affected by this project.

5. The Contractor must ensure that the Life Safety of the Building’s Occupants is maintained by providing a Fire Watch or other approved Interim Life Safety Measures for any Fire Protection or Life Safety System which may be impaired during construction. All work must be in accordance with NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2013 Edition. Any proposed Fire Watch or Interim Life Safety Measures must be submitted to the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer for review and approval, and the Contractor must provide three weeks’ notice for any intended Fire Watches or Interim Life Safety Measures to the GSA Project Manager and the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer. Any costs associated with Fire Watches or Interim Life Safety Measures are the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for any Costs incurred to the Building’s Tenants as a result of disruption of Building Operations due to the Contractor’s Construction Activities. This includes, but is not limited to, Nuisance Fire Alarm Evacuations resulting from a Contractor Construction mishap.

N. SECURITY REVIEWS AND BADGING

A security background review by DHS-FPS of all workers must be completed before any construction may start at the project site. Work must be performed by US Companies using US Citizens. Workers must be cleared by GSA and FEMA using FEMA’s requirements for local hires. Security requirements will be provided by the Government to the contractor in a separate attachment. If unescorted access to the interior of the building is required, the Contractor should allow a minimum of 2 months for processing of the applicable security clearance forms.

If unescorted access to the interior of the building is not required, the Contractor should allow a minimum of one (1) week for processing of the applicable security clearance forms.

O. QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall provide a quality control program encompassing selection of construction materials and sources; suppliers; subcontractors; on-site and off-site fabrication of Contractor- furnished assemblies; on-site and off-site assembly; erection; work procedures; workmanship; inspection; and testing. The contractor's program shall provide document systems ensuring that quality provisions of contract schedule, have been performed.

P. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1. Prior to start of any on-site work, the contractor and the Government shall meet to confirm that the contractor has properly planned and coordinated construction activities and clearly comprehends the construction administration requirements of the contract. During this conference, the contractor may discuss any issues affecting the prosecution and completion of the work. The following items may be discussed.

b. Removal and installation of materials; A waste management plan shall be submitted within 14 days of onsite work. The plan includes at the minimum the following requirements:

1. Describe strategies for minimizing waste

2. During project planning, include a bulk estimate in weight (tons) or volume (cubic yards) of waste diverted and anticipated weight/volume for materials going to landfill.

3. Final rates based upon weight (tons).

4. List of diversion facilities and disposal activities to be used. (Include name, location, and phone number)

c. Contractor's plan for coordination of the work by the various trades involved in the project.

d. Quality control

e. Safety requirements.

f. Security requirements.

2. Before beginning any work, provide a copy of meeting notes and action items to all parties attending the conference. Note action items requiring resolution prior to start of roof work.

Q. WARRANTY

1. Provide Standard manufacturer's warranty and contractor's labor and materials warranties of not less than one (1) years shall be provided for materials and components installed under this project.

R. FINAL INSPECTION

1. A final inspection shall be conducted by Government and contractor personnel prior to acceptance of the work by the Government. The contractor shall notify the Government when the project is within ten (10) calendar days of completion. The notice shall indicate the desired date for the final inspection. The notice shall also include documentation from a separate final inspection conducted solely by contractor personnel identifying the deficiencies discovered during this inspection, their current status, and actions that will be taken to correct any remaining punchlist items prior to the desired final inspection date with the Government.

2. The contractor shall also provide GSA the following documents prior to the final inspection:

a. Recycling center receipts for disposed materials.

b. Provide a statement that no asbestos containing material was used in this project.

3. The Government will coordinate and schedule the final inspection upon receipt of the notice and supporting documentation.

S. CLOSE-OUT

Submit the following prior to application for final payment:

1. Maintenance Manuals: Assemble material submittal data into a manual, organized by system components as appropriate and using specification numbers where applicable.

a. Directory: Names, addresses, telephone numbers, of all design and construction entities, including subcontractors and suppliers, with names of products supplied.

1) Product Listing: Manufacturer's brand name and data for each major product installed, in alphabetical order by generic product name.

2. Provide copies to the GSA Project Manager Building Management team.

Appendix A

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITTAL

A. CONSTRUCTION TEAM

The Contractor shall furnish sufficient supervisory, and administrative personnel at all times to ensure prosecution of the work in accordance with this statement of work. The Contractor shall establish an effective quality control program to assure that the end product meets professional standards and complies with the contract requirements.

B. STANDARDS AND CRITERIA

1. At minimum, the Contractor's work shall meet or exceed the recommendations and criteria of the following documents.

a. International Code Council (ICC)

1) International Building Code (IBC)

2) International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

3) International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

4) International Fire Code (IFC)

5) International Plumbing Code (IPC)

b. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

1) P-100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, March 2005

2) GSA PBS Order 3490.1 Document Security for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU)

Paper and Electronic Building Information dated June 1, 2009

2. The Contractor is responsible for determining the other statutes, regulations, codes, standards, and criteria applicable to the project; for obtaining copies of these publications;

and for completing all work in compliance with them.

C. TRANSMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All submittals and communication shall be delivered to the following addresses:

Devan Hall, Project Manager

Georgia PMC Branch | 4P1PA U. S. General Services Administration | Region 4

300 Mulberry St | Macon, GA 31201 C: 478-877-0680

E: devan.hall@gsa.gov

2. Document Security All paper and electronic building information that may be used as a part of this project shall be handled in accordance with GSA PBS Order 3490.1A dated June 1, 2009. This may be obtained from the GSA Project Manager.

D. Work Requirements

1. Protect all areas/items to remain; promptly repair damages caused by demolition operations to items that will remain at no additional cost to the GSA

2. Any damage to existing materials to be retained or re-used shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the GSA; fasteners, fittings, and brackets related to materials to be reused shall, if not salvageable in first- class condition, be replaced in matching kind at no cost to the GSA.

3. Use temporary enclosures and other suitable methods as necessary to limit the amount of dust and dirt rising and scattering in the air including HVAC intakes, to the lowest level of air pollution

4. practical for the condition of work; comply with governing regulation and limit sound transmission; maintain emergency egress and public restroom access as needed

5. Where existing materials are to be replaced, existing materials, adhesives, etc.

shall be completely removed and recycled, as applicable; exposed surfaces shall be prepared as recommended by manufacturer prior to installation of new materials

6. Maintain building security throughout entire project; coordinate with tenant agency and building manager

7. Coordinate security entry access requirements for all areas of work with the building manager.

8. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place

9. Existing structures will remain in place

10. Contractor shall coordinate with the City of Thomasville and GSA to pay sanitary sewer tapping fees and termination point of proposed utilities servicing the site.

11. Work in existing facilities shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which is connects, or to similar conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

12. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

1) Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2) Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3) Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of the Contract.

4) Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

E. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work to be performed under this contract involves the construction of a new lift station to be located at the FEMA Complex in Thomasville, GA. Currently, the FEMA complex has a sewage tie-in to the adjacent property’s (Southwest State Hospital Campus) privately owned lift station, which also happens to serve a nearby juvenile detention center. A new lift station is to be established on Government property that shall tie into the city/county sewer main. In addition to the new lift station and required service lines, a new gas line shall be installed to serve the FEMA complex as well. The Contractor shall follow the provided A/E Design Firm Contract drawings and specifications for all work on this project. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment and supervision to accomplish tasks as outlined in the contract documents. Materials, supplies and equipment used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturer or suppliers. All work/materials shall be in accordance with local and national codes.